Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

state or assert that something is the case

• counterclaim

• thesis

• supporting details

• claim

a sentence, in the introduction of an essay, that states the writer’s position or opinion on the topic of the essay

• thesis statement

• concluding statement

• main idea

• lead

occurs at the end of an argumentative text to make clear what the writer or speaker wants the audience to think or do

• persuasion

• call to action

• rhetorical devices

• thesis

facts or reasoning offered to support a position as being true

• evidence

• argument

• citation

• claim

deny the truth of a statement by claiming the opposite opinion

• Perspective

• Concede

• Stance

• Contradict

A ​ (a)   restates the ​ (b)   and makes a call to​ (c)  

• conclusion

• claim

• action.

What word means "to disprove or contradict what the opposing side says?"

• refute

• introduction

• primary source

• thesis

specific information that supports a claim: fact, quotation, example, statistic, expert opinion, etc.

• evidence

• reasons

• fact

• claim

Rebuttal

• a response to a counter-claim (or counter-argument), using evidence and reasoning to prove that the counter-claim is wrong and your claim is right.

• what an argument is trying to convince you of. It’s the “what” of an argument. What does the author want you to believe by the end of the argument? A claim is often an opinion.

• a counter-claim is a claim made by someone who doesn’t agree with your claim is supported by evidence.

• a conclusion that is supported by evidence and reasoning. The formula for an argument is A = C + E + R.

disapprove of and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

• Oppose

• Counter

• Concur

• Perspective